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Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the Cayman Islands
As a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the “New York Convention“), the Cayman Islands has adopted a robust framework for enforcing foreign arbitral awards, encapsulated in the Foreign Arbitral Awards Read more +
Privy Council Clarifies Status of Land Use and Property Rights in the Cayman Islands
In the matter of Cayman Shores Development Ltd v The Proprietors of Strata Plan No. 79 [2025] UKPC 27, the Privy Council issued their judgment confirming that property rights attached to resort facilities remain valid and binding, even where documentation Read more +
Five Non-Financial Reasons to do a Will
While the primary purpose of any Will is to ensure your valuable property passes in accordance with your wishes, it is often forgotten that a Will can accomplish several non-financial objectives. HSM Partner Robert Mack shares these details as they Read more +
Overview on Registering and Paying Stamp Duty on Leases in the Cayman Islands
In the Cayman Islands, the registration and payment of stamp duty on leases is essential to ensure compliance with local statutory requirements. HSM Property Partner Linda DaCosta provides an overview of the legal obligations related to leases exceeding two years Read more +
HSM Immigration Ready to Assist: Cayman's Global Citizen Concierge Programme
Work remotely in paradise? The Cayman Islands has made this a reality with their Global Citizen Concierge Programme, which allows persons with financial independence to live in the Cayman Islands for up to 24 months. It is available to anyone who can demonstrate their existing (and anticipated ongoing) employment outside of the Cayman Islands.
Key characteristics of Cayman’s Global Citizen Concierge Programme include:
- Created in October 2020.
- Available until 30 November 2023.
- Individual applicants must make a minimum household income of US$100,000 for single households.
- Applicant with an accompanying spouse/civil partner must make a minimum household income of US$150,000 for two person households.
- Applicant with a spouse/civil partner and dependent child or children must make a minimum household income of US$180,000.
- The government fee (per annum) for up to two persons is US$1,469 and an additional $500 per dependent.
- The holders of these certificates are expected to reside in the Cayman Islands for a minimum of 90 days each year.
HSM’s Immigration team is available to assist with these applications and have prepared a guide of the different options available for residency in the Cayman Islands.
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Last updated: 22 October 2020.
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